Julia Simon
Stories
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Environment
Old power lines plus climate change mean a growing risk of utilities starting fires
Texas investigators say the largest wildfire in state history appears to be caused by a power line. Aging utility infrastructure ups the risk of starting wildfires as the climate heats up.
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Environment
Probe finds that the largest wildfire in Texas history was 'ignited by power lines'
The U.S. faces a dangerous combination of aging utility infrastructure and rising wildfire risk because of global warming. Experts say many utilities aren't employing solutions to reduce the threat.
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Environment
A new satellite will track climate-warming pollution. Here's why that's a big deal
A satellite with a climate solutions mission blasted off on a SpaceX rocket Monday. It's on a mission to detect planet-heating methane pollution from the oil and gas sector.
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Environment
A leading candidate for president in Indonesia wants the country to increase coal use
Voters in Indonesia will head to the polls Wednesday to cast ballots in a presidential election. One leading candidate is running on a platform that could increase deforestation and coal use.
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Law & Courts
Climate scientist Michael Mann wins defamation case against conservative writers
Michael Mann, a prominent climate scientist, has been awarded more than $1 million in a case more than a decade in the making.
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Law & Courts
A famous climate scientist is in court, with big stakes for attacks on science
One of the world's most prominent climate scientists is suing a right wing author and a policy analyst for defamation, a case with big stakes for attacks on scientists.
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Environment
Demand for minerals sparks fear of mining abuses on Indigenous peoples' lands
There's a growing demand for minerals as the world ramps up manufacturing of climate solutions. Experts say more than half of these mining projects are on or near lands of Indigenous peoples.
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Politics
John Kerry to step down after 3 years as Biden's top climate diplomat
John Kerry, who has led the Biden administration's international climate efforts, is leaving his role. He's been central to Biden's efforts to establish the U.S. as an international climate leader.
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Environment
4 ways AI can help with climate change, from detecting methane to preventing fires
Many companies, researchers and governments are using artificial intelligence as a tool to help with climate solutions. Here are four ways AI is now used to combat global warming.
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Business
A record number of fossil fuel representatives are at this year's COP28 climate talks
With a record number of oil, gas and coal representatives at this year's COP28 climate talks, climate scientists worry industry influence could water down language on fossil fuels.